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| Mundorf coupling caps DgarretsonAre you saying with certainty that the BAT's use Jensen Oil in paper?They sure look similiar. Do you have experience with the Mundorf M-Cap Supreme Silver/Oil (oil impregnated, silver metallized polypropylene dielectric) cap...? THink th... | |
| help me decide: VTL 7.5 or ARC Ref 3 Though I have not personally heard either, from the available data, the VTL *should* have better pre-amp performance, namely better noise performance. From the known literature, the VTL has a shorter signal path, which is in-line with the typical ... | |
| BAT Preamps, why such polarized opposite opinions? The point Audiosoul, is just buy one already and listen to it. Who cares what mega buck system something is in. That says nothing. Get one for yourself and form your own judgements. Don't write off what could potentially be a great match with the ... | |
| BAT Preamps, why such polarized opposite opinions? None of the above responses takes the place of a proper audition. NONE. This is a truth that no one worth their flux capacitors can deny.Enjoy the ARC REF3 Elberoth2. I heard (or was that read?) somewhere that it is white hot sounding in its prese... | |
| BAT Preamps, why such polarized opposite opinions? This thread is a perfect example of the inadequacies of relying on word of mouth to shape one's "experience" with a componenet. There is no substitute for getting the piece in your system or at a minimum, listening to it somewhere with similiar (t... | |
| Tube preamp suggestions. interesting thread. I had an LS25MKII, currently have an LS15 on tap, but have been using a Promitheus TVC. TOmorrow however I get to hook up a BAT VK5i (6922 for current sources and signal gain). I have been a bit mental lately zeroing in on a lo... | |
| Pet audiophile peeves - name yours The use of the word 'minty'. These people should be banned from this site for life and be forced to eat a strict diet of Mentos | |
| Review: Krell KAV 400xi Amplifier "Check out my review of the HD220 on A'gon! It has turned into one of the finest amplifiers ever to grace any of my systems. Words can hardly describe how happy I am with my purchase..it is reference caliber sound for sure!! The HD220 controls my ... | |
| ARC Ref3 vs Cary SLP 05 MMitch7711, I think they were plain old Cary spec stock tubes...with plenty of life.I don't have much experiencing tube rolling, but it seems like a nice way to tailor a particular piece to one's liking, though it may be hit and miss along the jou... | |
| ARC Ref3 vs Cary SLP 05 I forgot to add, He is running a Mc402... | |
| ARC Ref3 vs Cary SLP 05 I recently spent about 1 week with my friend's slp-05. I thought is was very detailed, excellent bass, nice mids, but I could not help but notice it was "hot" sounding, ie tipped up in the trebles. I would not call it harsh, but it called attentio... | |
| Personal amp evolution -Harman Kardon Citation 24 -Adcom GFA 555 II -Muse Model 100 -NAD 314 -Dynaco ST 70 -Bell Stereophonic Tube Integrated -Parasound HCA 800 MK II -NAD C272 -McCormack DNA 0.5 -McCormack DNA 225 -McCormack DNA 0.5 Deluxe / Smc Rev B -Aragon 8002 -Aud... | |
| Ideal Volume level I did not say they result in increased noise floor. EVery component has a baseline noise floor. I was describing how the smallest voltage details rise from the thermal noise floor as the voltage division (as the wiper moves or the ladder is varyin... | |
| Ideal Volume level it's more a dynamic range issue. While said tracking differences may be an issue, I have yet to hear any preamp suffer from this effect (ie enough channel imbalance to notice center fill shifting)..that would have to be one hideous potentiometer!!... | |
| Interconnect and Speaker Cable Burn In "Any suggestions would be much appreciated - keep in mind that I am somewhat technically challenged." Careful with that assertion at any audio dealer.FWIW, usually you would want some "load" present at the other end of the cable under test...if yo... |